Kennedy can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent contest on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Visitation Blazers as the Kennedy Eagles made off with a 20-7 win. Kennedy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Noelia Fiero made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Fiero has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Fiero was even better at the plate, going 3-for-6 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, Katie Edmonds was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 6-for-6. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Taylor, who got on base in three of her six plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Kennedy now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Visitation, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kennedy will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Highland Park at 4:30 p.m. Highland Park's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Kennedy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Visitation, they will head out on the road to take on St. Anthony Village at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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